Our Story

It all started in 1995, with a crazy idea. Dave Cook and Don Thorson owned Farm World, a successful ag dealership in Kinistino that sold Ford New Holland and AGCO equipment. Well, in 1995 Ford gave Farm World an ultimatum. No more selling AGCO… or else.

L-R: DON THORSON, DAVE COOK

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So Dave and Don came up with the wild idea. They asked their sons if they’d like to start their own business; a business that would take over the AGCO line. This AGCO dealer would compete against the Ford dealer.

David Cook, Jr. and Ian Thorson were young, and just crazy enough to say yes.

1995 – AG WORLD EQUIPMENT OPENS ITS DOORS

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Thus, Ag World Equipment was born. It was Dads vs. Sons in (mostly) friendly competition. David and Ian soon realized that to succeed they’d have to work hard, even harder than their Dads.

L-R: DAVID COOK, JR., BOB RADLIFF (AGCO), IAN THORSON

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David and Ian also tried to stick to basic business ideals. Simply, be friendly and courteous. Give the kind of service farmers really want… and need. And above all, be honest in every single thing that’s said and done.

In other words, do everything possible to exceed farmers’ expectations.

DAVID COOK GOING OVER SEEDING PLANS

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Quite a few harvests have passed since those early years, but the business ideals remain the same. In fact, the commitment is to constantly push to do better.

New Equipment

Workhorse power with Racehorse speed! True power and speed are meshed together to help you be more productive. The workhorse comes from the 1,600-bushel capacity. And speed with an unloading rate of 840 bushels per minute. This lets you get back to the field quickly to keep the combine(s) moving. Other advantages you get: Dual-auger […]